NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes has promised to ‘modernise’ the Environmentally Hazardous Chemicals Act if the Baird Government is re-elected…[Read More]
New South Wales News
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Changes to waste regulatory framework
As at 1 November 2014, it will be an offence in New South Wales to ship waste more than 150km…[Read More]
New draft MoU for NSW EPA and Sydney Water
A new draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the NSW EPA and Sydney Water has been released for public comment.…[Read More]
NSW EPA under scrutiny
A parliamentary inquiry is underway into the performance of the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) , with the…[Read More]
Tougher penalties for planning breaches
The NSW Government will introduce new laws to crack down on companies and individuals which breach planning rules. NSW Minister…[Read More]
New Water Bill
The NSW State Water Corporation will become Water NSW and the Sydney Catchment Authority will be abolished with its functions…[Read More]
Land and Environment Court gets more power
The NSW Government will introduce laws to give the Land and Environment Court the power to impose tough new sanctions…[Read More]
Tenders invited for Waste Less Recycle More project
The NSW EPA is inviting tenders for a contractor to provide infrastructure advisory services for Waste Less Recycle More grant…[Read More]
Planning Assessment Commission to determine refinery conversion proposal
The Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) will make the final decision on Shell’s $128 million proposal to convert its Clyde Refinery.…[Read More]
Recycling data released
NSW households are sending less waste to landfill, but recycling rates still need to improve if the State is going…[Read More]